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An Invitation to Health Brief, 5th Edition

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Prepared by: Jeanne Freeman, PhD, CHES

Health and WellnessHealth and Wellness

Health Sound in body, mind, and spirit “Not merely the absence of disease or

infirmity, but a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being” (WHO)

MultidimensionalPhysical, psychological, spiritual, social,

intellectual, and environmental

Health and WellnessHealth and Wellness

Wellness Purposeful, enjoyable living

Deliberate lifestyle choiceCharacterized by personal responsibility

Overlap of the functions of mind, body, and spirit

Also multidimensional

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State of health

Lifestyle/behavioral level

Cultural/psychological/motivational level

Spiritual/being/meaning realm

The Dimensions of HealthThe Dimensions of Health

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The Dimensions of HealthThe Dimensions of Health

Physical healthPsychological healthSpiritual healthSocial health Intellectual healthEnvironmental health

The Dimensions of HealthThe Dimensions of Health

Impact your world has on your well-being Protecting yourself from surrounding

dangers Working to preserve the environment

The State of Our HealthThe State of Our Health

Americans are living longer and healthier lives

Leading causes of preventable deathHealthy People 2010Healthy Campus 2010

The State of Our HealthThe State of Our Health

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What unhealthy habits and risky behaviors do you have?

Personalizing Health CarePersonalizing Health Care

Involves personal responsibilitySex and gender mattersRace affects healthPoverty, genetics, and the environment

Personalizing Your Health CarePersonalizing Your Health Care

Making Health ChangesMaking Health Changes

Models of Behavior ChangeModels of Behavior Change

Models of Behavior ChangeModels of Behavior Change

Health Belief Model (HBM) People will take health related action if

they:Feel they can avoid a negative

consequence;Expect a positive outcome; and Believe they can be successful in taking

action. Perception and self-efficacy

How You ChangeHow You Change

Awareness of negative behaviorLocus of control (Internal vs. external)Decisional balance (pros and cons) Identify support and situational cuesCultural normsSelf-talkReinforcements